JUNEAU, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 12, 2024--
UnCruise Adventures, a trailblazer in small-ship, all-inclusive expedition cruising, announces its new partnership with Versonix, a powerful provider of advanced reservation and revenue management solutions. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in both companies’ missions to enhance guest experiences and optimize operational efficiency.
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Versonix Seaware is renowned for its innovative and robust reservation software tailored for the travel industry. With a track record of delivering high-efficiency systems for tour operators, ferries and cruise lines worldwide, Versonix Seaware's platform brings cutting-edge technology, flexibility, and reliability to UnCruise Adventures' operations.
"Our mission at UnCruise Adventures has always been to create unforgettable, personalized adventures for our guests," said CEO and Founder of UnCruise Adventures Captain Dan Blanchard. "By choosing Versonix Seaware as our reservation software, we are turning the tide in the realm of customer service and operational excellence. Our guests can now expect a more intuitive and user-friendly booking process that echoes the spirit of exploration and discovery we've championed. We continually beat out the big competition because we are US-flagged and Alaska-based, delivering unique and authentic experiences."
"Seaware will deliver an efficient booking process -- ensuring a personalized and tailored guest experience from start to finish,” VP of Finance at UnCruise Adventures Silas Cheever said. He adds: “We will be able to offer online bookings for the very first time, allowing guests to easily select their desired cabin, explore additional offerings before and after their voyage, and access trip information easier than ever before.”
"We're excited to partner with UnCruise Adventures, a true pioneer in the expedition cruising industry," said COO of Versonix Yuri Polissky. "Seaware's advanced capabilities are designed to deliver a seamless experience. Together, we’re setting a new course for innovation and adventure on the high seas."
Versonix is a leader in providing state-of-the-art technology and has a proven track record that supports UnCruise Adventures’ mission to provide the best guest experience while searching, booking, and ultimately experiencing their adventures in Alaska, Hawaii, Galapagos, Costa Rica and Mexico. Together, Versonix and UnCruise Adventures are poised to set new industry benchmarks along the way. As they navigate this exciting new chapter, both companies remain dedicated to pushing boundaries and redefining travel experiences for their guests.
For more information on Versonix, visit www.versonix.com. For more information about UnCruise Adventures, visit www.uncruise.com.
About UnCruise Adventures:
UnCruise Adventures is a responsible travel and adventure leader in the cruise industry. They operate small ships carrying 22-86 guests on voyages in Alaska's Southeast, Aleutian Islands and Prince William Sound, Hawaiian Islands, Mexico's Gulf of California, Costa Rica, Coastal Washington, and Galápagos Islands. UnCruise Adventures has been picked as a top adventure company by Cruise Critic, Newsweek, USA Today, and Travel & Leisure. Operating under the US flag, the company takes pride in its crew and its significant contributions to the US economy.
About Versonix:
Versonix is a leading provider of advanced reservation and revenue management solutions tailored for the travel industry. The company’s flagship product, Seaware, is a robust platform designed to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences for tour operators, ferries, and cruise lines worldwide. With over three decades of experience, Versonix is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-efficiency systems that empower travel industry leaders to achieve operational excellence and superior guest satisfaction.
Guests enjoy a kayak ride on an UnCruise Adventure in Alaska. (Photo: Business Wire)
CHENNAI, India (AP) — Jasprit Bumrah took 4-50 to help skittle Bangladesh for 149 and give India a first-innings lead of 227 runs on Day 2 of the first test Friday.
On a day when 17 wickets fell, India was dismissed for 376 early in the morning session with Ravichandran Ashwin hitting 113 and later reached 81-3 at stumps — for an overall lead of 308 — having decided against enforcing the follow-on. Shubman Gill was unbeaten on 33 and Rishabh Pant was 12 not out.
In between all that, Bumrah ran through Bangladesh's lower-middle order in a fine all-round bowling performance by the Indians that bundled out the visitors early in the third session. Pacers Mohammed Siraj (2-30) and Akash Deep (2-19) weighed in with economical figures.
Shakib al Hasan’s 32 was the top score for Bangladesh, which slumped to 26-3 at lunch and couldn't stem the fall of wickets, losing two more quick after the resumption of play.
Siraj had captain Najmul Hossain Shanto caught at slip for 20 before Bumrah dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim in a similar fashion for 8, leaving Bangladesh at 40-5 after 12.5 overs.
Shakib and Litton Das resisted with a 51-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Das scored 22 off 42 balls, including three fours.
Spin then did the trick for India as Ravindra Jadeja (2-19) removed Das, who was caught at square leg by substitute fielder Dhruv Jurel. Jadeja picked up a second when Shakib was caught at short leg two overs later.
At 92-7, Bangladesh was staring down the barrel, though Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 27 off 52 balls to save the team from complete embarrassment. He maneuvered the lower order to add another 57 runs for the final three wickets while also denying Bumrah a five-wicket haul.
India’s star-studded top-order faltered once again in the second innings.
Rohit Sharma was caught at slip for 5, unable to fend off extra bounce from Taskin Ahmed (1-17). Yashasvi Jaiswal chased a wide delivery from Nahid Rana and was caught behind for 10, while Virat Kohli scored 17 runs — and added 39 for the third wicket with Gill — before falling lbw to Mehidy Hasan (1-16).
Replays suggested an inside edge and Kohli didn’t ask for a DRS review despite India having a full quota of three reviews available.
Gill and Pant closed out the day without further damage.
Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud earlier picked up his second straight five-wicket haul in India’s first innings, which saw Ashwin get to his sixth test hundred and a personal best at his home ground. After miscuing a pull to mid-off, Ashwin walked off to a rousing reception from his hometown crowd.
Resuming on 339-6 from overnight, India lost Jadeja early, caught behind for 86 off 124 balls. That ended the 199-run seventh-wicket partnership with Ashwin which had turned things around for India from a precarious 144-6 on the first day.
Mahmud finished with 5-83, becoming the first Bangladesh bowler with a five-wicket haul in India. It was also his second five-wicket performance in as many innings after he took 5-43 against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Taskin Ahmed had figures of 3-55.
The second of two tests will be played in Kanpur and begins on Sept. 27, with three Twenty20 matches to follow.
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India's Jasprit Bumrah, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed bowled out by India's Jasprit Bumrah on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
India's Jasprit Bumrah, left, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed, centre, celebrates the wicket of India's Ravichandran Ashwin, with teammates on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto takes catch to dismissal India's Ravichandran Ashwin on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto takes catch to dismissal India's Ravichandran Ashwin on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud, right, celebrates his 5-wicket on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud celebrates his 5-wicket haul on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud salutes the crowd with the ball after he took five wicket on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud celebrates with his teammates after taking wicket of India's Jasprit Burmah on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
India's Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates after scoring a century with Ravindra Jadeja, right, on the first day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Thursday, Sept.19, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
India's Jasprit Bumrah, centre, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Bangladesh's Shadman Islam on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
India's Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates scoring a century with Ravindra Jadeja, left, on the first day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Thursday, Sept.19, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed celebrates the wicket of India's Ravichandran Ashwin on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud shows the ball in his hand as he celebrates his 5-wicket haul on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Friday, Sept.20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
